Sustainable Beauty Roundup: February 2021

Roundup February 2021

The best blogs, videos, and podcasts from February 2021 February is over. Spring will soon be here. If you’re like me, your skincare and makeup change with the seasons. I’m still using my winter skincare. But I’m reaching for those brighter shades of makeup. To get you in the spring mood, here are the best […]

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10 Beauty Certifications for Environmentally-Friendly Beauty Lovers

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What these beauty certifications mean and which ones you should look for So many companies claim to be sustainable. But how are you supposed to know which ones are actually sustainable and which ones are greenwashing? Fortunately, third-party organizations certify some of these claims. As independent organizations, these certifying bodies define the certification criteria. Many […]

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Sustainable Beauty Roundup: July 6, 2020

Here are some of the best sustainable beauty articles, blogs, and videos posted online last week. Visit us on Pinterest for more articles, news, and posts. Articles This 4th of July was very low-key. No fireworks. No city celebration. But we still celebrated in our own ways. I enjoyed all the fun eye makeup people […]

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What is Sustainable Beauty?

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What is sustainable beauty? What is green beauty? There is no formal definition. Unlike “green,” which is vague, “sustainable” is easier to specify. In Our Common Future report, the United Nations states: “[Sustainability] meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainable beauty means using makeup, skincare, and […]

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Sustainable Beauty Roundup: June 29, 2020

Here are some of the best sustainable beauty articles, blogs, videos, and podcasts posted online June 21-27, 2020. Favorite topics were affordable beauty and product launches. Visit us on Pinterest for more articles, news, and posts. This page contains affiliate links. Beauty and the Planet may earn a commission for products purchased using these links. […]

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Sustainable Beauty Roundup: June 21, 2020

Here are some of the best sustainable beauty articles, videos, and podcasts posted online June 14-20, 2020. Let us know what articles and posts you come across; post in the comments. This page contains affiliate links. Beauty and the Planet may earn a commission for products purchased using these links. Articles Glossy reports that “Natura […]

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Reader Survey

Beauty and the Planet is a new sustainable beauty blog by an academic librarian. Its goal is to make the world a slightly better place by promoting ethical and earth-friendly makeup and skincare. Your feedback will help the blog the best it can be so that it can spread the word about sustainable beauty and how the beauty industry impacts our planet.

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ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara: Natural-Looking to Bold Lashes

A review of ILIA Beauty’s Limitless Lash mascara, including sustainability, claims, and effectiveness The Limitless Lash Mascara ($28.00) is a mascara by ILIA Beauty. It comes in one shade, “After Midnight” black. Cause, do you need more than just black? ILIA claims, “Buildable and flake-free, our award-winning ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara lifts, curls, lengthens, and […]

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